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适合 (shì hé) — to suit, to be suitable for

Definition

适合 is used when a person or thing matches what is needed or wanted (a job, outfit, or environment). Less specific than 适应 ('to adapt to'); different from 对, which means 'correct/right'.

verb
to suitto be suitable for

Examples

  • 适合。
    Zhè jiàn yī fu hěn shì hé nǐ.
    This outfit suits you very well.
  • 。
    Zhè ge gōng zuò bú shì hé tā.
    This job is not suitable for him.
  • 适合。
    Zhè ge yán sè hěn shì hé nǐ de pí fū.
    This color suits your skin very well.

Grammar

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